Huawei releases a list of smartphones that will receive the new Android Q beta 3 update

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Huawei releases a list of smartphones that will receive the new Android Q beta 3 update

Google officially announced its Android Q mobile platform at its I/O 2019 developer’s conference and with it, the company also announced list of the smartphones which will be receiving the new OS. The list included smartphones from a number of OEM makers. But now, the Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei has released its own list of smartphones that will be receiving the Android Q beta update.

The list includes some of the well-known smartphones such as the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P30 Pro and many others. Huawei Mate 20 Pro was already announced to receive the Android Q beta 3 update. Although the list of smartphones has been released by the company but the exact date of the release hasn’t been confirmed.

The list was revealed on the Huawei EMUI team’s official Weibo account. It revealed eight phones from both Huawei and Honor brands and it is the first batch of smartphones to receive the Android Q update. The smartphones present in the list are Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20X, Huawei Mate 20RS Porsche Design, Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro, Honor View 20 and Honor Magic 2. It is expected that the smartphones mentioned here will run Android Q skinned with EMUI. But the version of the EMUI running with the new Android is not known yet and there is a possibility that the company is working on a newer version of EMUI compatible with the Android Q.

Before the Android Q update is pushed out to the abovementioned smartphones, Huawei is taking registrations for the Android Q beta 3 update. The registrations are only being done for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphones. But it should be noted that the company is limiting the participation in the Android Q beta program to a certain group of users. The users should be developers with at least one application published in the Google Play Store. Besides this, the update will initially be available only in Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland, Denmark, Romania, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Serbia, and Ukraine. Currently, the users in India won’t be receiving the Android Q in the first batch and they will have to wait till the company releases a global update.

The first version of the Android Q beta 3 for Mate 20 Pro will be released on May 11 for the registered participants. This beta programme will go on till June 30, 2019 and in this time the users can test the new features of the Android Q on their Mate 20 Pro.

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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: Comparison

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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Apple iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: Comparison

After months of leaks and rumours, Google has finally taken wraps off its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones. As the names suggest, the handsets are the watered down versions of Google’s flagship smartphones. With Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL, the company has made its much-talked-about ‘Pixel 3’ cameras available to people at a relatively affordable price.

Since Google has launched the affordable versions of its smartphones, we decided to compare it with watered down flagship smartphones of other technology giants. And what could have been better than comparing it with Apple’s and Samsung’s smartphones, given that the three companies are always competing.

Here, we have compared all the specifications of the newly launched smartphone with Apple iPhone XR and Samsung Galaxy S10e. All the three devices are affordable versions of Google, Apple and Samsung’s flagship smartphones respectively. If you want to buy a smartphone that has premium features but it priced relative lesser than flagship devices, these three are good options to choose from. Read our comparison and decide which among the three is the best for you:

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Display

Google Pixel 3a XL: 6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display

iPhone XR: 6.1-inch LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology

Samsung Galaxy S10e: 5.8-inch full-HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display

Processor

Google Pixel 3a XL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC

iPhone XR: Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset

Samsung Galaxy S10e: 8nm octa-core Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC

Rear camera(s)

Google Pixel 3a XL: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel rear camera with OIS and EIS

iPhone XR: 12MP wide-angle camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture

Samsung Galaxy S10e: Dual rear camera setup that with a 12MP sensor and a 16MP fixed-focus sensor

Selfie camera

Google Pixel 3a XL: 8MP camera with an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture.

iPhone XR: 7MP camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture

Samsung Galaxy S10e: 10MP sensor with 2PD autofocus and an f/1.9 aperture

RAM and storage

Google Pixel 3a XL: 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage

iPhone XR: 64GB/128GB/256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy S10e: 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/512GB storage

Support for microSD card

Google Pixel 3a XL: N.A.

iPhone XR: N.A.

Samsung Galaxy S10e: Up to 512GB

Battery

Google Pixel 3a XL: 3,700mAh battery

iPhone XR: Not disclosed

Samsung Galaxy S10e: 3,100mAh battery

Operating system

Google Pixel 3a XL: Android 9.0 Pie

iPhone XR: iOS 12

Samsung Galaxy S10e: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI

Starting price

Google Pixel 3a XL: Rs 44,999

iPhone XR: Rs 53, 900 (after discount)

Samsung Galaxy S10e: Rs 55,900

Which among the three smartphones would you buy? Will it be the photography-centric one from Google or the affordable iPhone? Or would you rather go for the trimmed down version of Samsung Galaxy S10?

We personally think that all of the three smartphones are good, and you’ll be happy buying any of them provided your expectations from the handset are clear. If you are a photography lover, you can go for Google’s device, and you can buy the iPhone XR if you value privacy and security. Samsung Galaxy S10e is claimed to have a great overall performance.

Let us know in the comments below which among the three would you buy.

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Samsung launches ‘India Ready, Action’ campaign; winners to get Galaxy A80, 43-inch Smart TVs

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Samsung launches ‘India Ready, Action’ campaign; winners to get Galaxy A80, 43-inch Smart TVs

South Korean technology giant Samsung has introduced a country-wide initiative called ‘India Ready, Action’ as a part of which it is encouraging Indian youth to come out and break stereotypes.

With this initiative, the company eyes to provide a platform to demolish the stereotypes by getting people to share content that showcases the cultural richness, diversity and vibrancy of the country, through their lens.

To participate, people can shoot short videos and tag Samsung on their Instagram accounts with the hashtag ‘#IndiaReadyAction’ The shortlisted video will then be uploaded on a dedicated microsite that will have the outline of the Indian map comprising of videos collected from across the country. In a way, the company plans to build a map of ‘Real India’.

The campaign will go on for a month and the videos that participants share must be up to 60 seconds in length. If you are participating, you should know that you can shoot anything that you like, provided it breaks stereotypes about India across the globe.

There are scores of people in the world, who think India is only about Taj Mahal, river Ganges, spices and curries, and Bollywood. The purpose of Samsung’s campaign is to show the world what India is beyond these things.

Speaking about the campaign, Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung India said, “At Samsung, we want to enable young Indians to ride the new trend of video creation and break stereotypes about our beautiful country. Our Gen Z and young millennials are a most vivacious, socially conscious lot, driven by a zest for India. Moreover, they are digital natives who live in the ‘Era of Live’ and video is fast becoming their medium of expression. #IndiaReadyAction is tailor-made for them to express themselves.”

He further added, “Our recently launched Galaxy A series smartphones and Samsung Smart TVs enable people to move from an Era of Selfie to an Era of Live, where people foster more authentic and meaningful connections.”

Every week, the South Korean technology giant will pick 7 lucky participants who will win the new Samsung Galaxy A70 handset that comes with features like a 32MP triple rear camera, a massive 4,500mAh battery that has 25W super-fast charging capability, and a 6.7-inch sAMOLED Infinity U display. When the campaign ends, 20 of the best videos will be awarded Samsung Galaxy A80 handsets and Samsung 43-inch Smart TVs.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale to begin in May 15: Here are some discounts you should know about

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale to begin in May 15: Here are some discounts you should know about

After the end of the Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale, the e-commerce platform is coming up with another sale – the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale. The sale will start from May 15 and will go on till May 19. In the upcoming five-days sale, the Indian e-commerce platform will be offering huge discounts and offers on many products and categories ranging from fashion to technology. The Walmart-owned online shopping platform will also be giving discounts on smartphones, gadgets and other electronic equipment as well. The sale will also include more than one smaller flash sales. The customers who make the purchase using HDFC Bank Debit/ Credit card will also get an additional 10% instant discount.

Flipkart has revealed the teaser page of its Big Shopping Days sale today and it says that several products which will go on sale. According to the teaser page of the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale, some of the devices/ products will be available on the ‘lowest price ever’. Here is the list of smartphones/ devices which will be going on sale during the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale:

The iPhone XR will be getting price drops and discounts on its current price of Rs 58,500. Other models of iPhones will also be getting discounts during the sale. The Samsung Galaxy J6 will be available at a ‘never-before price’. While the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will be available at ‘lowest price ever’.

The Realme C1 will be selling at Rs 6,999 during the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale. While the Oppo K1 with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage will be available at Rs 14,490. The Nokia 5.1 Plus will be available for Rs 7,999 which is down from its original price of Rs 13,199. While the Nokia 6.1 Plus with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage will be selling for Rs 12,999.

Honor 10 Lite with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage will be available for Rs 12,999 instead of Rs 16,999. While the Honor 9 Lite will be available for Rs 7,999 instead of Rs 13,999. The Honor 8X can be picked up for Rs 14,999 instead of Rs 19,999.

Some of the new smartphones will also be going on flash sale. The Realme 3 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro along with Realme C2 will be available for purchase during the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale. Furthermore, the e-commerce platform will also be offering Rs 3,000 additional exchange value for the purchase of Oppo F11 Pro and the Vivo V15 Pro. With the purchase of Vivo V11 Pro, the user can get an additional Rs 6,000 off from its original price.

The sale is still five days away and in the coming days Flipkart will be revealing more deals and discounts the products will get in its Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.

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John Wick Hex strategy game is coming to PC, Mac and consoles

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John Wick Hex strategy game is coming to PC, Mac and consoles

The next chapter in the action-packed John Wick saga starring Keanu Reeves, the John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is all set to hit the screens next week on May 15. Once again, we will see the hitman in action taking on the world with his trusty dog and a couple of friends. But if the viewers and the fans of the movie wants to get their own hands on the action and experience and what it is like to be the puppy-loving assassin, then they should rejoice. John Wick is getting a strategy-based game called John Wick Hex. The developers of the game are Good Shephard and it will be set in the same universe the movie falls in.

In John Wick Hex, the players will have to take on lots of enemies and take them out how Wick does it in the movies. In the game, players can try to take out the enemies just like Wick does or they can use the ‘pencil’. But the game will not be having a realistic graphics like other games these days. Instead, the developers went for a neo-noir art style for the game. And once released, it will be available for Windows, consoles along with Max. But the game will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store.

Since it is an action-based strategy game, it gives the players choice of how they want a certain action to take place. They can kill the villains of the game using different methods and tricks. They will be given options about how to kill the characters/ villains and in what fashion. The game also recreates some of the scenarios of the cinema as the assassin takes down his targets one after the other.

The trailer of the game has already been released on YouTube and it shows the colourful and artistic approach of the game. The character of the game is Keanu Reeves and the players will be stepping in the shoes of the hitman himself. Even though the game is set in the same universe it will be telling a new and original story. It will further expand the John Wick universe and will further reveal more about the characters. Even the fight sequences of the John Wick Hex have been choreographed with a stunt team.

The gameplay of the John Wick Hex might look somewhat to the films. And the players will find some similar well-executed and stylish finishes in the game. But they will have limited ammunition so the players will have to resort to the hand-to-hand combat mixed with gunfights. The players will also unlock more weapons, suits, and other features as the games moves forward. The voice artists of John Wick Hex characters are Ian McShane and Lance Reddick.

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iPhone case renders surface online, hint that giant camera module leaks are accurate

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iPhone case renders surface online, hint that giant camera module leaks are accurate

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple will be launching its next iPhone in September this year. While the launch is months away, the rumours and reports about the upcoming smartphones have been surfacing online for quite some time. The latest among these is a batch of the leaked case renders from Slashleaks and Sonny Dickson.

While there isn’t anything that the renders reveal that has not been reported about yet, it is worth mentioning that they have a massive square-shaped hole on them. We should point out that renders of the upcoming 2019 iPhones suggest that it will sport a huge camera module that has three lenses arranged triangularly.

Although renders should always be taken with a pinch of salt, especially when they surface online months ahead of launch, the fact that case makers are actually building products around them adds some credibility to them.

But then, it may just also mean that the case makers are just having their product ready before the competition just in case the iPhone 11 actually ends up looking like this.

However, if we assume that these cases are accurate, it may take some time for us to get used to the idea of Apple going for a giant camera module on its back panel.

It has also been reported that Apple plans to use enhanced selfie cameras in its 2019 iPhones. Instead of using a 7MP selfie camera, the company is said to have plans to use a 12MP front-facing snapper. But, in order to add this camera, Apple would not be reducing the size of pixels. This would bring the megapixel count of the front snapper of iPhones in line with their rear cameras. It has also been reported that the Cupertino-based technology giant will be adding a slightly faster lens in its selfie camera. All of this is said to contribute to the low-light performance of the smartphone’s camera.

Apple will reportedly use a black coating on some lenses of the iPhone so that they blend in with the body of the device. While this would not make the lenses look entirely invisible, it will make them appear neater than they do on other smartphones.

Besides this, the Cupertino-based technology giant will also come with upgraded rear cameras. The successor of iPhone XR (review) will be coming with a dual camera setup on its back panel with a telephoto lens. This will be the first time that Apple will be using two cameras on its affordable iPhone.

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Moto Z4 receives the US FCC certification, will be powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC: Report

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Moto Z4 receives the US FCC certification, will be powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC: Report

After unveiling the Moto One-series of smartphones, the Lenovo-owned smartphone company is focusing on the launch of its next smartphone in the Moto Z-series – the Moto Z4. And before its official announcement, the smartphone has been granted the US FCC certification. The smartphone has already been leaked numerous times in the past and the company has stated that it will not be a flagship smartphone. The upcoming Moto Z4 will be more of a budget segment device powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC. It is also tipped that the device will be packing a 48MP main rear camera.

The Moto Z4 carries a codename ‘foles’ and it will compatible with the Moto Mods. Although the official launch dates haven’t been revealed by the company yet but since the device was spotted on the listing it is expected to launch soon. The US FCC listing of the Moto Z4 was spotted by XDA Developers and on the listing the device held a model name T56X62.

Moto Z4 specifications (leaked)

The reports also state that the Moto Z4 will be powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 675 SoC. It will be paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It will also come in two storage variants, one with 64GB (Samsung KLUCG4J1ED or SK Hynix H28U73401AMR chip) and the other with 128GB (Samsung KLUDG8V1EE chip) UFS 2.1 storage. But other than that, the support for microSD card is not known. The Moto Z4 will reportedly pack a 3,600mAh battery and will come with an 18W charger. The smartphone will reportedly be sporting a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ panel. The recent leaks specify that it will pack a water-drop notch housing the front camera. The Moto Z4 will also be housing an in-display fingerprint scanner from Goodix. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and will support Moto Mods as many phones in the Moto Z-series.

As mentioned above, the Moto Z4 will be packing a 48MP main rear camera with S5KGM1SP from Q Technology. The new technology will help employ pixel binning to take shots at 12MP. In addition to this, it will reportedly have a 25MP (Samsung S5K2X5) front camera.

There might be more than one variants of the Moto Z4 – one might be a single SIM device, while the other might house dual-SIMs. There also might be NFC connectivity in the Moto Z4. At first, the device will be launching in the US, then will make its way to other markets of the world.

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Asus Zenfone 6 teasers confirm a 48MP camera, 5,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 855 SoC

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Asus Zenfone 6 teasers confirm a 48MP camera, 5,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 855 SoC

Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus is all set to launch its Zenfone 6 handset on May 16. And as the day approaches, more and more number of teasers of the device are surfacing online. A new teaser of the Asus Zenfone 6 smartphone has emerged that gives us an insight into some details about the device and at the same time, takes a dig at OnePlus.

In addition to this, an executive from Asus has tipped that the Zenfone 6 smartphone will come with a dual rear camera setup, which will comprise of 48MP and 13MP sensors. The presence of a 5,000mAh battery has also been confirmed.

Coming to the teaser that has surfaced on Twitter recently, Asus revealed that the upcoming smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It also confirms the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack, a card slot that can hold two SIM card and a microSD card, notification light and a smart key. However, as of now, there is no clarity on what exactly the function of the smart key will be. It is being speculated that the smart key will be used to trigger Google Assistant, but we will have to wait to find out.

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— ASUS (@ASUS) May 8, 2019

As we mentioned earlier, Asus has also taken a jab at OnePlus with the teaser, as the upcoming flagship smartphones from the Chinese handset brand will not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, notification light and a will only have a dual SIM card slot that would not have support for a microSD card.

We should mention that OnePlus smartphones have never come with a microSD card, and with OnePlus 6T, the company also ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack and the notification light. It is also worth pointing out that the new OnePlus smartphones will launch two days ahead of Asus Zenfone 6.

An executive from Asus took to Instagram to reveal that the upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone will come with dual rear camera setup. He shared a photo of the handset accompanied by some Morse code. It is being speculated that the device that is seen in the photo is Asus Zenfone 6. The Morse code, on being converted, suggests that the handset will come with 48MP and 13MP sensors on its back panel and house a 5,000mah battery.

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Other specifications of the smartphone have not been revealed as of now. It has been reported that Asus Zenfone 6 will sport a full HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display that will have an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As far as the design goes, the smartphone is said to come with a full-screen display that does not have a notch.

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Realme X to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner

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Realme X to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner

Chinese smartphone company Realme is set to launch its flagship device – Realme X – on May 15. Before its launch, the company has also released some new teasers of its upcoming device. The latest teaser of the smartphone shows that it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner. Other than that, the Realme X will also have 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. There is still a week to go the handset’s launch but the company is teasing about the device day after day.

On its official Weibo account, Realme uploaded a poster which showcases that the device will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The poster also reveals that the scanner will be powered by DSP acceleration technology. The new technology makes it works faster and it is claimed to work well even under direct sunlight. This means that it will sport an optical fingerprint scanner. It will also have a pop-up selfie camera and will have a screen-to-body ratio of 91.6%.

Other than the flagship device, the company will also release a watered down version of the device – Realme X Lite. The Realme X Lite is also being called that Realme Youth Edition.

Earlier, the company had confirmed that the device will feature a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. Before that it teased the official launch date of the Realme X. And as per the rumours and leaks, the Realme X will sport a notch-less display along with dual-rear cameras. The Realme X will reportedly come with a gradient back similar to many smartphones these days. Other than that, the Realme X Youth Edition comes with a water-notched display and dual-rear camera setup. Unlike the Realme X, the Youth Edition will sport a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Realme X specifications (leaked)

According to the recent TENAA listing, the Realme X runs Android Pie skinned with Color OS 6.0. It comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display. On the listing, the Realme X is holding a model number RMX 1901. It will also reportedly powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core CPU (probably the Snapdragon 855 SoC). There will be 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage as a base variant. It will reportedly pack a 3,680mAh battery.

On the camera front, the Realme X will pack a 48MP camera paired with a 5MP sensor. While at the front, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that privacy is not a “luxury good”

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that privacy is not a “luxury good”

The rivalry between Google and Apple is no secret. The two technology companies leave no chance of taking a jab at each other. The latest among these came from Google CEO Sundar Pichai when he said that privacy cannot be a “luxury good” that is only available for those who can buy premium products and services. This was a subtle dig that Pichai took at Apple, which promises to provide more security and privacy than anyone else and is known for its luxury products.

In an op-ed written for The New York Times, CEO Sundar Pichai has defended Google’s approach towards privacy and user data. He wrote, “Privacy must be equally available to everyone in the world, Google’s approach is to make privacy more democratic.”

The technology giant has been facing a lot of questions about how it collects users’ location data.

Pichai further wrote, “People today are rightly concerned about how their information is used and shared, yet they all define privacy in their own ways. I’ve seen this firsthand as I talk to people in different parts of the world. Privacy is personal, which makes it even more vital for companies to give people clear, individual choices around how their data is used.”

At the recently concluded Google I/O 2019, the technology company announced a number of additional privacy and security tools for users across its various products and platforms.

Pichai also said that Google focusses on everybody with its products and services. He wrote, “For everyone” is a core philosophy for Google; it’s built into our mission to create products that are universally accessible and useful. That’s why Search works the same for everyone, whether you’re a professor at Harvard or a student in rural Indonesia.”

In addition to this, he has also called on the US to come up with new legislation to protect users’ data. “Legislation will help us work toward ensuring that privacy protections are available to more people around the world,” Pichai wrote.

It is worth mentioning that at Google I/O 2019, the company introduced its Android Q operating system, that comes with a number of enhanced features that focus on privacy. Google is giving users more control over the permissions they give to apps too.

Android Q’s beta 3 has been rolled out to 21 smartphones by the company and Google has said that the stable version of the operating system will also roll out soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold release date “will not be too late”: CEO DJ Koh

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Samsung Galaxy Fold release date “will not be too late”: CEO DJ Koh

South Korean technology giant Samsung reportedly plans to announce a new release date for its Galaxy Fold smartphone soon. According to a report that has surfaced online, Co-CEO DJ Koh, who heads the company’s mobile business has said that Samsung has “reviewed the defect caused from substances, and we will reach a conclusion today or tomorrow.”

The report first surfaced in The Korea Herald and it suggests that Samsung may have found a solution to the problem that a number of reviewers in the United States encountered. To recall, it was reported that some units of the Samsung Galaxy Fold broke with just a day or two of usage. The company then postponed the sale of the handset indefinitely.

The company now plans to improve the durability of the exposed areas of the hinge and according to the report, it will also reduce the gap between the display’s bezels and its protective layer. Some of the reviewers also inadvertently removed that layer, which led to screen malfunctions. They said that the layer on top of the smartphone looked like a regular screen protector.

Koh has also added that the company will “not be too late” when asked about whether Samsung Galaxy Fold will start shipping in the United States within a month.

It was reported earlier this week that Samsung plans to cancel pre-orders if the handset does not start shipping till May 32. However, with what Koh said, it is certain that at least the company is not planning to cancel the smartphone altogether.

To recall, the Galaxy Fold is priced at $1,980 and Samsung has also that the smartphone will be launched in India too. The South Korean technology giant has said in the past that with Galaxy Fold, it will be providing its customers with a much larger screen that has more real estate.

When the issue was discovered, Samsung issued a statement talking about the problem saying:

“A limited number of early Galaxy Fold samples were provided to media for review. We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided. We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter.

Separately, a few reviewers reported having removed the top layer of the display causing damage to the screen. The main display on the Galaxy Fold features a top protective layer, which is part of the display structure designed to protect the screen from unintended scratches. Removing the protective layer or adding adhesives to the main display may cause damage. We will ensure this information is clearly delivered to our customers.”

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Nokia 8.1 receives a new update with April Security patch: Get all the details here

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Nokia 8.1 receives a new update with April Security patch: Get all the details here

Nokia 8.1 was launched just a few months back in January. Three months after its launch, the device hs started receiving its new update based on Android Pie. As a part of the new update, Nokia 8.1 is getting fixes and improvements along with the April Security patch. Other than that, the new update doesn’t bring any new feature to Nokia 8.1.

The new update is live in India for Nokia 8.1 and it is being rolled out OTA (over-the-air). The update holds a build number V2.59E and it is 238.3 MB in size. The new update for the Nokia 8.1 was first spotted by NokiaPowerUser and it is being rolled out in India, Poland and Germany. The changelog of the new update for the Nokia 8.1 mentions that it improves stability. The changelog also mentions user interface enhancements.

Since the update is live, the users will receive the notification about the new update automatically. But if it doesn’t happen the users can manually update their devices as well. To update their Nokia 8.1 manually, they need to go to Settings then tap on About Phone. Once there, the users need to tap on the System Updates. The device will start looking for the new update and will download it if found. After downloading, the users can install it on their Nokia 8.1 but the battery should be more than 30%. Once the download finishes, the user will be asked to update the device, after the update and the restart, the device will be running the latest software.

Nokia 8.1 specifications and features

Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch Full HD display and is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage with support of microSD card of up to 400GB. Nokia 8.1 packs a 3,500mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. The device runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and it is a part of Android One Program.

On the camera front, the Nokia 8.1 features a dual-rear camera setup with 12MP main camera with a 1/2.55-inch sensor paired with a 13MP depth sensor. While at the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera for taking pictures and video calls. Nokia 8.1 comes with Carl Zeiss camera lenses and it gives the user the ability to take pictures using both cameras (front and back) at the same time.

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UBON SP-45 Bluetooth soundbar with 1,500mAh battery launched: Price and features

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UBON SP-45 Bluetooth soundbar with 1,500mAh battery launched: Price and features

Electronic equipment maker UBON has launched a new soundbar named SP-45 in India today. The new soundbar is claimed to have 4 hours of battery life and delivers a good sound output. According to the company, the UBON SP-45 delivers the best in class virtual surround sound in a 2.0 configuration. The soundbar also comes with Extra bass feature which ensures a good sound along with good amount of bass. Here are more details of the newly launched UBON SP-45 soundbar:

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UBON SP-45 soundbar specifications and features

The UBON SP-45 soundbar comes with two speakers and a subwoofer that enable it to provide a stereo surround sound. The soundbar packs a 1,500mAh battery and gives up to 4 hours of playback time. The soundbar takes around 2 hours to charge from 0% to 100%. The UBON SP-45 soundbar supports Radio, TF Card, USB, AUX, microSD card and Bluetooth. The newly launched soundbar comes with a built-in microphone to make/receive calls. The design of the UBON SP-45 soundbar incorporates a phone holder like we saw on some other UBON speakers. It can hold phones, tablets while playing music and one can use USB drives or microSD cards to play music as well. There is also an AUX/ 3.5mm headphone jack which can be used to connect smartphones, tablets, and laptops to the soundbar and play music without Bluetooth.

The newly launched UBON soundbar can connect with Android devices, iOS devices, PC or laptops as well. It has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20KHz (20,000Hz). Being a Bluetooth speaker, it has a range of 10 metres and supports Bluetooth v3.7. Extra features of the UBON SP-45 soundbar includes Extra bass.

The UBON SP-45 soundbar also comes with “intelligent chip control” which prevents the overheating of the device. This technology also stabilises the soundbar while charging. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The soundbar comes with a digital screen which makes it easier to operate. It also has onboard keys/ buttons to control the playback.

UBON SP-45 soundbar price and availability

The newly launched UBON SP-45 is priced at Rs 3,599 and is available for purchase on the company’s official website.

Speaking on the launch, Mandeep Arora, Co-founder of UBON said, “Considering the current era, the downside of TVs getting slimmer is reduced audio quality. For audio, the basic thumb rule is, larger speakers offer better sound quality, keeping these factors in mind, we designed UBON’s soundbar. If you’re a music fanatic & looking to leave your signature SP-45 Soundbar is your way ahead.”

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What will Google name Android Q?

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It’s that time of the year when we all start guessing what Google will name its operating system after. The technology giant has a tradition of naming new versions of its operating system after desserts. Needless to say, this time it will be very tricky for Google to decide on a name for Android Q as there are hardly any desserts that begin with the letter ‘Q’.

We even searched Wikipedia, but probably for the first time, the website that is literally like an encyclopedia, could not provide us with too many results. In the entire list of desserts on Wikipedia, we could find only six that begin with the letter Q – Queijadinha, Qurabiya, Queen of Puddings, Quindim, Qottab and Quesito. Another dessert that we can think of is Quince Jam.

But let’s face it, none of them is too popular. We had not even heard of any of them before we scanned the page. And considering that Google usually goes for a dessert that has a global popularity, we really doubt if it would really pick one of these for Android Q‘s name.

What do you think Q stands for in #Android Q?

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Google itself has acknowledged that naming Android Q is a problem. Speaking about this, Sameer Samat, Google’s vice president of product management for Android and Play. “We’re super excited about the desserts. At the same time, Q is a hard letter. But we’re looking at it.”

While Google can also completely miss naming the operating system after a dessert for once, we know that this is highly unlikely to happen. The reason for this is that naming Android versions after desserts play into Google’s image. By adopting a fun name for its operating system, Google puts across a message that its smartphones are for everyone and not just aimed at software geeks. Other companies like Apple and Microsoft have a fairly straightforward approach.

Over the years we have seen Google name its Android operating system after Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, and Pie.

The technology giant usually does not announce the name of its Android operating system until its closer to the release. Considering this, it does not have too much time to decide on a name for its operating system.

Personally, we think that Google would settle for Quince Jam. But then, we can’t really bet on it seeing that ‘Q’ is such a tricky letter. What do you think Google will name its Android Q? Let us know in the comments.

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OnePlus 7 Pro full specifications and features leaked ahead of its scheduled launch date

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OnePlus 7 Pro full specifications and features leaked ahead of its scheduled launch date

OnePlus 7 Pro has become one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. It has been scheduled to launch on May 14, 2019 and it packs some of the most impressive features in the smartphone world. Prior to its launch, some of its features, renders and colour options have been leaked online. It is estimated that the device will come in three colour options – Nebula Blue, Mirror Grey, and Almond.

But now, a new leak has surfaced online which lists out all the major specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro. According to the fresh leak, the smartphone will come in three RAM and storage variants and will also support dual SIM. Over that, it will sport a 48MP rear camera and will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

OnePlus 7 Pro specifications (leaked)

The full specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro were leaked by Slashleaks. According to the leaks, the OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67-inch (1,440 x 3,120 pixels) Fluid AMOELD display with 90Hz refresh rate and 516ppi pixel density. It is reportedly powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC (1 x Cortex-A76 core clocked at 2.84GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.42GHz, and 4 x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz) paired with Adreno 640 GPU. It runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and supports dual-SIMs (Nano).

As mentioned earlier, the device will reportedly come in three variants. The base variant with 6GB RAM/ 128GB UFS 3.0 Nand Flash memory. The middle variant with 8GB RAM/ 256GB UFS 3.0 Nand Flash Memory and the top-end variant with 12GB RAM/ 256GB UFS 3.0 Nand Flash Memory. But it should be noted that the device won’t support a microSD card. The upcoming smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30(5V/6A) support. It will also have stereo speaker support.

On the camera front, the OnePlus 7 Pro features a triple-rear camera setup of 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with a f/1.6 aperture and OIS. The secondary camera is a 16MP wide-angle sensor with a f/2.2 aperture and 117-degree field of view. The third one has an 8MP camera sensor with a f/2.4 aperture, 78mm focal length, and 3x optical zoom. While on the front, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 pop-up selfie camera with a f/2.0 aperture.

The back camera comes with features such as dual-LED flash, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), laser autofocus (LAF) and continuous autofocus (CAF). There is also support of 4K video recording and super slow-motion recording. While the front camera comes with EIS and 1080p video recording.

Other sensors of the OnePlus 7 Pro include accelerometer, gyroscope, in-display fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, gesture sensor, brightness sensor, and compass.

#OnePlus – #OnePlus7 – Oneplus 7 pro specifications 100% confirm https://t.co/b2LGEL3G55 pic.twitter.com/KqZUjyG5l5

— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) May 9, 2019

Although these specifications sound genuine and they might be, it should be kept in mind that they are based on leaks. So, they should be taken credulously.

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10 ways your Android smartphone is set to change

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10 ways your Android smartphone is set to change

Google has just announced a fresh set of changes that are coming to Android smartphones with its latest operating system update. Android Q focusses a lot on privacy and gets some much-awaited modes to the devices. Here, we have listed down the 10 most important changes that your Android smartphone will see with Android Q:

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Dark Theme

With Android Q, smartphones are all set to get a system-wide Dark Theme that will reduce the eye strain for users and at the same time, enhance the battery life of the handset. To activate the system-wide dark theme, you can head to Settings>Display. Alternatively, it can also be activated via Quick Settings and Battery Saver. However, your device must be updated first. It should also be noted that not only the background will turn dark, but the supporting apps too when you enable the theme in Android Q.

Privacy controls

A number of privacy controls are coming to Android smartphones with the latest update. The new privacy features that you’ll soon find in your smartphone‘s new Privacy Section include Activity Controls, Location History, and Ad Settings. In addition to this, you would also be able to decide when to give an app access to location.

Scoped Storage

This is also another privacy feature that smartphones will get once they are updated with Android Q. It will give users more control over the apps on their smartphone that will be able to access files on external storage like a microSD card.

Blocking background apps

This is also a privacy feature that is coming to Android smartphones with the latest update. You would be able to stop unwanted app launches from the background once your device is updated to the latest version of the mobile operating system.

New navigation mode

The new navigation mode can be controlled completely by gestures. So, the navigation bar area would be completely eliminated. You would be able to access buttons like Back, Home, and Recents via edge swipes and not physical buttons.

Live Captions

Live Captions is an on-device captioning tool that can be used for audio messages, videos, podcasts and more across all applications. This will prove to be useful for those who watch videos on mute. Needless to say, it will be extremely beneficial to those who have difficulty hearing.

Focus Mode

Focus Mode is a great feature that will help you fight your smartphone addiction. It is a part of Digital Wellbeing that can be found in Settings and it lets users mute apps that they find to be the most distracting.

Family Link

If you are a parent, you would be happy to have this feature on the device. Family Link parental controls will be found in the Settings of the smartphone. They will enable parents to set time limits on certain apps. You would also be able to add bonus time.

Project mainline

According to Google, Project Mainline is a “new approach to keeping Android users secure. Their devices will stay up-to-date with important code changes, direct from Google Play.” The feature will come to your smartphone with the latest OS update.

Other features

Other features that are coming to your smartphone with the latest operating system update include improved peer-to-peer and Internet connectivity, Wi-Fi performance modes, full support for Wi-Fi RTT, Dynamic Depth for photos and more.

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BSNL revises its Rs 47 and Rs 198 prepaid plans to offer double data and validity

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BSNL revises its Rs 47 and Rs 198 prepaid plans to offer double data and validity

It seems like the telecom war to get prepaid customers is getting more aggressive by the day. The latest change is by the state-owned telecom operator BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited). BSNL has once again revised its prepaid plans to compete with the other telecom operators. The company has revised two of its earlier prepaid plans to offer more data to the users without any increase in the cost.

The new plan revise from BSNL comes to compete in the ever-competitive telecom sector of India. The competitors namely Jio and Airtel have a few plans at the same price point and they offer similar benefits. To get ahead in the race, BSNL has taken this measure.

Now, Rs 47 along with Rs 198 prepaid plans of BSNL will offer more data than it offered earlier. The Rs 198 plan will now include the double data offer after the revision along with double validity. So, now the Rs 198 prepaid plan will offer 54 days of validity instead of 28 days. And the users will get 108GB of data instead of 42GB offered earlier.

On the other hand, the Rs 47 prepaid plan will also offer 1GB of data now, after the plans revision. It will also offer unlimited calling and messages for 9 days. Earlier the validity of the plan was 11 days but it didn’t offer any data benefits to the user. With the revision, the Rs 47 prepaid pack offers unlimited calling and data to the user, which was not done so earlier. But it should be noted that, currently the plan is active in all circles and cities except Delhi and Mumbai (where its counterpart MTNL is present). Although BSNL has reduced the validity of the Rs 47 prepaid plan from 11 days to 9 days, it has added data benefits to the pack.

Also, the State-owned telecom operator has extended the deadline of its Bumper Offer benefits once more, till June 30, 2019. The plan and its benefits were to expire on April 30, but now it will expire next month. And till then it will offer the same benefits and recharge plans. In the Bumper Offer benefits, the selected prepaid pack users will get 2.21GB of additional data every day. This benefit and extensions are valid for all the prepaid plans offered by BSNL from Rs 186 to Rs 1,699.

The revised plans in the Bumper Offer will give about 3.21GB of data every day to the user when recharged using the Rs 186 or Rs 429 pack. Also, the Rs 485 and Rs 666 prepaid plan will offer 3.7GB of data every day to the users.

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Google Play Store payments can now be made using cash

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Google Play Store payments can now be made using cash

Google I/O 2019 marks for some of the new and innovative technology launches in the field of smartphones and software. Google’s Android platform is one of the most innovative one and now the company has announced its new Android Q OS. But other than the Android, Google has also introduced changes to its Play Store. The company has announced that going forward, the users can pay for any apps using cash. With this, the company has announced a new way to get the app makers of the emerging markets to generate more revenue while generating revenue of its own.

Google’s new “pending transactions” allows the users to adopt different ways with which they can pay without using a credit card or an online payment option. The users/ customers of the emerging markets don’t always hold a credit card. And because of this, they lean towards ad-supported or free-to-play apps and games instead of a paid one. They rarely choose to go for the paid services be it games or apps which includes the in-app purchases.

With this new payment option, the Android user can choose between different payment methods. The user will be given the option to choose any payment method at the checkout. The users can go for credit/ debit card or use cash. For cash payments, the users would get a payment code which they can use to purchase using cash at a nearby store. At the store, the user can show the payment code to the cashier and pay the bill using cash. After the transaction is complete, the user will receive an email about the payment.

But if the user wants to opt for a refund, they won’t get a cash back. Instead, they will be given Play Store credit which they can use to make another payment.

Google’s new payment option doesn’t ask for credit card details or online payment details, as it asks cash to make the payment. Google has already rolled out several other payment options in the past like support for eWallets, UPI, carrier billing etc. It had also partnered with more than 20 carriers in India for billing partnerships with 170 globally.

But it should be noted that the carrier billing is not used globally that’s why the use of cash for making payment will be preferred in some areas. With the launch of a new payment mode, Google has introduced another payment option for the user.

Aurash Mahbod, the Director of Engineering responsible for the Play Store and Games on Google Play, speaking at the Google I/O Developer conference said, “We know that emerging markets are a key area of growth for you all, which is why we’re excited to announce ‘pending transactions. This is a new class of delayed form of payment – like cash, bank transfer and direct debit.”

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Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus price in India slashed for a limited period

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Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus price in India slashed for a limited period

If you have been planning to buy a budget smartphone, now is the time when you can get yourself a good deal. HMD Global has slashed the prices of its Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus handsets. However, the offer is not available on any e-commerce website. To buy the smartphones at their revised rates, you would have to instead go to Nokia India’s official website.

The promotional discount on the 4GB RAM variant of Nokia 6.1 Plus and the 3GB RAM version of the Nokia 5.1 Plus is worth Rs 1,750 on the official Nokia online store. If you are an Airtel customer, you can get additional offers too.

To get a discount on the Nokia 6.1 Plus and the Nokia 5.1 Plus from Nokia’s e-shop, you can enter the promo code ‘DEAL1750′ at the time of checkout. Besides the discount, buyers can also get a cashback of Rs 2,000 and 240GB of 4G data, provided they are an Airtel subscriber.

Customers will also get a net cashback of Rs 2,000 in the form of 40 separate cashbacks. Each of them will be worth Rs 50 and will be given to customers on a monthly basis with Airtel’s Rs 199, Rs 249, or the Rs 448 recharge plans. The 240GB of free data will be credited to the user in the form of 20GB data packets on 12 consecutive recharges from Airtel.

It is worth mentioning that with a discount of Rs 1,750 on the official Nokia online store, the effective price of the Nokia 6.1 Plus’ 4GB RAM model will go down from Rs 15,499 to Rs 13,749. All the three colour options of the smartphone – Blue, Black, and White – are available at discounted prices. Coming to Nokia 5.1 Plus, the 3GB RAM variant of the handset will be available for Rs 8,849 instead of Rs 10,599.

If you are planning to get yourself a more premium offering, you can head to Paytm Mall instead, where there are a number of cashback deals available on almost the entire range of iPhone models and various devices from Samsung. You would also be able to find deals on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones – Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e.

Although Paytm Mall has not said until when these offers are available, we would suggest you act soon if you want to avail them as the stock may run out quickly.

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Intel to increase production of 10nm CPUs in June 2019

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Intel to increase production of 10nm CPUs in June 2019

American multinational chipmaker Intel is almost ready to ship its 10nm processors in large quantities. After delaying it for years, the semiconductor giant has announced that it will begin shipping its 10nm mobile Ice Lake processors in June this year. However, even now, it is not certain when we will get to see the first laptops that are based on these new parts. But then, it is worth mentioning that Intel is boasting about a Core i7 quad-core chip that it will launch in future.

The company has touted that the upcoming Core i7 quad-core chip will come with twice the graphics performance, twice the video transcoding speed and up to three times enhanced AI enhancements over its 8th-gen counterpart. While that is a big improvement over the predecessor, we should mention that you would not be able to do heavy duty work on it for long.

Intel has said that we can expect to see “multiple” 10nm chips throughout 2019 and 2020 and this will include a GPU for general purposes and server-side processors. The chips will also come with some special parts like an AI-focussed Nervana.

It is worth mentioning that you will have to wait for some time before the devices with 7nm chips hit the stores. We should also add that the first product that is based on smaller and denser technology – Xe-based general-purpose GPU – is due to release in 2021. But then, you certainly can expect some gains from it.

The company is expecting a boost of 20 percent in performance per watt and Intel has also added that the extreme ultraviolet lithography that is required to make the chipset should be useful for “multiple” generations of smaller processors.

The chipmaker is opening the floodgates in a number of ways. The struggle of the company to manufacture 10nm chips has somewhere held it back and given its rivals like AMD an advantage. While some have been able to catch up to Intel, some have surpassed it. But then we should add that their processes are not exactly comparable at all times.

Needless to say, that does not look very good for a company that once took pride in consistently offering the fastest CPUs. Intel has also started offering generation-to-generation improvements without adding on too many cores to its chipsets. With this, everyday users have reasons to upgrade their PC after they skipped incremental revisions by Intel for years.

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Samsung launches its new ISOCELL Bright GW1 64 Megapixels camera sensor

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Samsung launches its new ISOCELL Bright GW1 64 Megapixels camera sensor

Cameras of a smartphone are becoming a very important factor that people always consider while buying a handset. Till now, 48MP has been the highest resolution a smartphone camera has held. But now, Samsung has decided to push those numbers to 64 megapixels. The South Korean technology giant has announced a new range of camera sensor for smartphones with a resolution higher than any being sold in the market. With the announcement of these new sensors, Samsung has broken the old resolution competition between the OEM makers. Samsung has launched a 64MP camera sensor, a first in the industry.

The new sensor is ISOCELL Bright GW1 and it is capable of clicking 64MP images by merging four pixels into one. It is similar to Samsung’s current 48MP sensor which takes 12MP pictures as default. Even though it is higher in resolution, it uses the same 0.8μm-sized pixels as Samsung’s current 48MP sensor. But the new 64MP sensor is capable of capturing more light with its large sensors than its current flagship sensor. The new ISOCELL Bright GW1 is able to descramble the colour filter for the full-resolution 64MP shots in good light.

It competes with Sony’s IMX586 48MP sensor, which comes with the same functionality as the new 64MP sensor from Samsung. But this feature is not available on the Samsung’s 48MP sensor to which the company announced that it will be bringing the ‘descrambling the colour filter’ feature to its old 48MP sensor.

The 48MP sensors have been a hit since the start of this year. We have already seen a number of OEM makers putting a 48MP sensor as the main rear camera sensor in their devices. Companies like Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo have already launched smartphones with a 48MP sensor. But now, Samsung’s new 64MP sensor will be put in more smartphones in the coming future as a main sensor. We could see the mass production of smartphones with Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GW1 with 64MP sensor in the second half of 2019. The new sensor may also be used in Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

Expanding the 0.8μm image sensor lineup with 64Mp ISOCELL Bright GW1 and 48Mp ISOCELL Bright GM2 for vibrant ultra-high resolution mobile photography #ISOCELL https://t.co/Q86sA20bY8

— Samsung Electronics (@Samsung) May 9, 2019

Now that Samsung has released its new upgraded sensor, we could see Sony following suit. And once it launches the ‘sensor war’ will unfold, we will be comparing the two to see what they both offer. But it will be interesting to see if the 64MP sensor delivers as it should or it just becomes a ‘show piece’.

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boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker launched with 2,500mAh battery and 70mm driver: Price and features

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boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker launched with 2,500mAh battery and 70mm driver: Price and features

Indian audio equipment maker boat has launched a new dynamite speaker named Stone 1400. The speaker is capable of producing a good audio quality. With the launch of the Stone 1400, the company has added another product in its ever-increasing audio equipment. The new speaker comes with 70mm driver which delivers a high quality and high definition immersive audio. According to the company, the Stone 1400 can be used in home, parties and other group gatherings as well.

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boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker specifications and features

The boAt Stone 1400 speaker packs a 70mm outside driver and 30mm inside driver which delivers a loud, high definition and immersive audio. It comes with Bluetooth v4.2 for connectivity and its power output is 30W. The boAt Stone 1400 can give a sound output of 75dB and it comes with a 2,500mAh battery. According to the company, the Stone 1400 can last for up to 7 hours on a single charge. It also comes with an IPX 5 Water Resistance which makes it resistant to spills and splashes.

boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker can play music from USB Flash Drive along with Bluetooth and AUX-in as well. It supports MP3, WAV, WMA, APE, FLAG music formats. The newly launched speaker also comes with a strap which makes it portable and easy to carry around. Although it comes with a big battery, it takes a long time to charge from 0% to 100 – 4.5 hours to be precise. But it comes with a Type-C charging port and it can be used indoors as well as outdoors as well.

The boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker comes with an inbuilt microphone which can be used to take/ make calls. There is integrated controls on-top of the speaker which can be used to control the device or the music playback along with its settings.

boAt Stone 1400 dynamite speaker price and availability

The introductory price of the boAt Stone 1400 is Rs 5,499 and it comes with a one-year warranty. The new dynamite speaker is available for purchase on Amazon.in.

At the launch of the boAt Stone 1400, Ankush Guglani, Business Head of boAt said, “boAt Stone 1400 speaker is a must have for all music lovers who love travelling. With Bluetooth speakers, you can enjoy your favourite music anywhere and anytime. Find your inner peace with soft and slow music or party hard with the latest heart thumping beats at group gatherings.”

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Paytm Mall is offering a cashback of up to Rs 12,000 on iPhone XS, iPhone XR and others

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Paytm Mall is offering a cashback of up to Rs 12,000 on iPhone XS, iPhone XR and others

If you have been planning to buy an iPhone, now is the time to do it. Paytm Mall is running a cashback festival on its website and as a part of it, the e-tailer is providing a number of offers on almost the complete Apple’s iPhone lineup in India. The amount of Paytm Cash that is available as cashback is different for every iPhone model and customers can also avail non-Paytm cashback options as well.

In addition to this, the consumers who pay on the platform for an iPhone purchase via ICICI Bank credit card will get an extra cashback of 5 percent. While Paytm Mall has not specified an end date for the offer as of now, if you are planning to buy an iPhone with the cashback, you should do it as soon as you can or else the stocks might get depleted. However, there is a certain validity on getting the ICICI Bank credit card offer, as you can only get the 5% extra cashback till May 31.

You can head to Paytm Mall’s website to take a look at all the offers that can be availed during this time. If you are not an Apple fan, you would be happy to know that the website is also offering offers and discounts on Samsung smartphones, including the latest Galaxy S10 lineup.

Coming back to Apple iPhones, you will find offers on Paytm Mall on handsets ranging from iPhone SE to iPhone XS Max. The website has listed various promo codes for different models, and each customer can avail only one, in addition to getting the ICICI Bank credit card offer.

Paytm promocodes for iPhone models

You can get up to 7 percent Paytm cashback (maximum Rs 10,000) by applying the promocode ‘Save7’, however, it is not available on all iPhone models. Another code that you can use is ‘Buy5’, as it offers a 5 percent cashback (maximum Rs 15,000).

Apart from these, there are other Paytm promocodes that are available for providing movie vouchers of varying amounts, electricity bill payment vouchers, Paytm first membership vouchers and a voucher for free Echo Dot. It is worth mentioning that not all promocodes are available on all models. More promocodes are available for the iPhone models that are more expensive on the Paytm Mall listing.

If you use the Paytm cashback voucher along with the ICICI Bank Credit Card offer, you can get the iPhone XS Max’s 256GB model at Rs 1,14,156 instead of having to pay Rs 1,25,900 for it. Similarly, the 64GB storage variant of iPhone XR, which was till now available for Rs 59,900, can now be bought at Rs 53,697.

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